Fiorentina vs Crystal Palace Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds (Conference League 2026)

ACF Fiorentina must produce something special as they host Crystal Palace in the UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-final second leg after a heavy 3-0 first-leg defeat.

Match Details

Competition: UEFA Conference League (Quarter-final – 2nd Leg)
Date: April 16, 2026
Venue: Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence
Aggregate Score: Fiorentina 0-3 Crystal Palace

Fiorentina vs Crystal Palace Best Betting Tips

Market	Selection	Expert Analysis
Main Pick	Fiorentina to Win	Strong home European pedigree gives them an edge.
Total Goals	Over 2.5 Goals	Fiorentina must attack, creating an open game.
BTTS	Yes	Both sides likely to score given attacking setups.
Correct Score	Fiorentina 2-1 Crystal Palace	Hosts to win, but Palace still dangerous.

Team Analysis & Predicted Lineups

Fiorentina (Italy – Chasing a Miracle)

ACF Fiorentina face a huge uphill task but remain one of the most experienced sides in this competition.

They have reached the semi-finals in each of their previous Conference League campaigns and boast an excellent home record in Europe, losing just twice in their last 20 matches.

Despite defensive vulnerabilities in recent games, their attacking intent at home could spark a response.

Player to Watch: Cher Ndour – Key contributor with goals and assists.

Team News: Dodô suspended; Moise Kean likely to miss out.

Crystal Palace (England – In Control)

Crystal Palace arrive in Florence full of confidence after a dominant first-leg performance.

They are unbeaten in six matches across all competitions and have shown strong attacking and defensive balance throughout their European campaign.

Even away from home, Palace have been consistent, losing just once in five Conference League trips.

Player to Watch: Jean-Philippe Mateta – In-form striker and key goal threat.

Team News: Doubts over Evann Guessand; Doucouré and Nketiah out.

Head-to-Head (H2H) & Match Facts

First leg: Crystal Palace 3-0 Fiorentina
Fiorentina lost last 3 matches vs English clubs
Palace unbeaten in last 6 matches (W4, D2)
Fiorentina strong home European record (W13 in last 20)

Hot Stats & Key Trends

4 of Fiorentina’s last 5 games saw late goals (75+ mins)
Fiorentina have scored consistently at home in Europe
Palace kept 4 clean sheets in last 7 European games
7 of Palace’s last 8 away matches saw BTTS

Expert Match Verdict

Fiorentina will be forced to attack from the first whistle, and their strong home record suggests they can at least win on the night.

However, that attacking approach will leave gaps at the back, which Crystal Palace are well-equipped to exploit with their pace and counter-attacking quality.

Expect goals at both ends, with Fiorentina pushing hard but Palace still posing a serious threat.